The Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) is seeking a Data Specialist for Programme Monitoring and Improvement (PMI) based in Nairobi, Kenya. The ideal candidate will possess experience in data management, data analytics, information systems, business intelligence, or a related quantitative field, with demonstrable experience using data and digital systems to support programme performance and decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate and guide the development of monitoring system improvements (Salesforce, SurveyCTO, Tableau) for the organization.
- Curate and maintain GAIN's standard indicators, Output and Outcome picklist.
- Develop dashboards for PMI and Project teams to facilitate performance monitoring and decision making.
- Support the development of a GAIN Results database for project data and manage said database once live.
- Oversee, review, and interpret monitoring data as part of preparation for GAIN's performance and donor reports and ensure quality of project reports aligning with the theory of change and results framework.
- Ensure the analysis of information collected and reporting, including writing reports, briefs, and other materials is in line with GAIN standards.
- Support implementation of in-house training for staff on programme monitoring, closely linked to the GAIN Project Management Guidelines (PMGs) through the delivery of workshops, seminars, and training modules in partnership with the Program Management Advisor.
- Contribute to the development of approaches to address capacity development needs related to programme monitoring, including among partners.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Qualification in data management, data analytics, information systems, business intelligence, or a related quantitative field (BA/BSc/HND).
- Practical experience managing, validating, cleaning, and analysing complex datasets, ensuring data quality and integrity.
- Proven track record in developing dashboards and analytical products that translate data into clear, actionable insights.
- Proficiency in data visualisation and analytical tools such as Power BI or Tableau, alongside advanced Excel and statistical or analytical tools such as R/RStudio, STATA, or Python.
- Desirable experience working with SQL and structured databases, digital data collection platforms such as SurveyCTO, and information management platforms such as Salesforce.
- Understanding of programme monitoring principles within a non-profit setting and how data systems, indicators, and results frameworks support programme performance, learning, and continuous improvement.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with programme, monitoring, and technical teams.
- Experience strengthening colleagues' capacity in data quality, digital data collection, data systems, analytics, or dashboards is advantageous.
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